UW offers guide to help sheep producers

With lambing season in full swing, the University of Wyoming Extension has published a new online resource for producers seeking to minimize pregnancy loss in their flocks.

Titled “Why Ewes Don’t Always Deliver What They Scan: Understanding Fetal Loss in Sheep,” the new publication synthesizes recent scientific studies to explain when, how, and why pregnancies may go awry, then outlines best practices for optimizing performance.

Co-authored by UW Extension sheep specialist Whit Stewart and Johnson County Extension educator Micah Most, the new publication starts by identifying key milestones and pitfalls at each stage of pregnancy. To read the full publication, visit https://bit.ly/sheep-fetal-loss.

PHOTO: Mother ewe’s and their newborn lambs. (Photo: Adobe Stock │ #499430441 – Collins Photography)